César Hidalgo
Expert in the relationship between information and work, trained as a physicist and currently holds an ANITI Chair at the University of Toulouse.
Top 3 podcasts with César Hidalgo
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Jul 23, 2021 • 53min
#90 César Hidalgo: How To Understand Sociotechnical Systems
César Hidalgo, an expert in economic complexity and data visualization, discusses topics including visual thinking, great data visualization, judging machines, and making books open source in this engaging podcast.
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Nov 11, 2019 • 1h 17min
72 | César Hidalgo on Information in Societies, Economies, and the Universe
César Hidalgo, a physicist and expert on information's role in societies, shares fascinating insights into how information drives economies and enhances collective learning. He discusses Maxwell's Demon as a metaphor for converting knowledge into work, and the significance of economic differentiation in fostering competitiveness. The impact of communication revolutions on societal structures is explored, alongside the importance of data visualization in understanding complex systems. Hidalgo also reflects on the evolution of collective memory shaped by technology, offering a hopeful outlook for the future.
Sep 30, 2025 • 42min
You Can't Tariff Knowledge (with César Hidalgo)
César Hidalgo, director of the Center for Collective Learning and author of "Why Information Grows," discusses how knowledge, not tariffs, drives economic growth. He explains the distinction between knowledge and practical know-how, and why the future favors nations investing in research and human talent. Hidalgo argues that digital exports are often overlooked in trade stats and that tariffs are ineffective, prompting alternative strategies like export promotion. His insights highlight the need for a more dynamic understanding of trade and industrial policy.
